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LGBTBE Certified Investigative Firm
Insurance Fraud Investigations Company becomes certified by the NGLCC. - October 15, 2013 - AG Investigations
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Entrepreneurship Educators & Alumni Entrepreneurs at 11th Annual Conference
NACCE names 2013 Entrepreneurial President and honors two other outstanding entrepreneurship educators, along with three community college alumni who have achieved entrepreneurial success. - October 15, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Abacus Properties Inc. Unveils New Smart Phone App for San Diego County
For home buyers searching for properties and real estate agents looking to generate leads. - October 15, 2013 - Abacus Properties Inc.
Darling Homes Invites Houston Residents to 4th Annual Fulshear Scarecrow Festival at Cross Creek Ranch
The 4th Annual Fulshear Scarecrow Festival will be held at Cross Creek Ranch on Oct. 19 and Darling Homes is inviting Houston home buyers to join them for the autumn-themed activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, allowing everyone to participate in a variety of events taking place at... - October 15, 2013 - Darling Homes
Darling Homes Invites Visitors to Follow Their Noses to Scentsational Home Tour Hosted by Riverstone
During the month of October, Houston home buyers are being treated to a scentsational experience at the master-planned community of Riverstone in Fort Bend. Throughout the month of October, home buyers will experience Riverstone’s “Scentsational Tour of Homes,” including 20 model... - October 15, 2013 - Darling Homes
Denver’s Skyestone Chooses Winners for Its "Greater Than Your Age" 55+ National Marketing Campaign
Skyestone Denver has chosen five exceptional people who defy their age and make every day count as the winners of a national marketing contest designed to help put an authentic face on a new 55+ community in Broomfield. From passionate outdoor recreational enthusiasts to fashionista bloggers, all... - October 15, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
New Houston 55+ Community, Bonterra at Woodforest, Announces Lifestyle Director
Bonterra at Woodforest, Houston's newest 55+ community, has announced the hiring of its lifestyle director. Amy Vleck, who most recently handled lifestyle director duties at Taylor Morrison's Esplanade property in Florida, will act as social connector for the new community's residents. Bonterra at... - October 15, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
BDA Advises Norwest Equity Partners on Sale of Longwood to Wabtec
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that, with its strategic partner William Blair & Company, BDA advised Longwood Industries, Inc. (“Longwood”), a portfolio company of Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), in the sale of Longwood to... - October 15, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
TMA Honors Collard Among 31 Founding Members at 25th Annual Conference
Turnaround Management Association honors Collard Among 31 Founding Members of the Association. - October 15, 2013 - Strategic Management Partners, Inc.
Robert McCormick, Chief Policy Officer of Glass, Lewis & Co. to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert McCormick, Chief Policy Officer of Glass, Lewis & Co., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Performance-Based Long-term Incentive Plans:... - October 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Mentors 400th Local Company
Non-profit organization hits major milestone after serving San Diego business community for more than 16 years. - October 14, 2013 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Renee Coad, Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals has selected Renee Coad of Anchorage, Alaska as the Professional of the Year in Office Management for 2013. About Renee Coad Renee Coad is currently the Office Manager for the medical office of Paul L. Craig, Ph.D., ABPP, where she does staff... - October 14, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Elevate Training and Development Ltd Releases Mental Capacity Act and DOLS Learning Activity
Elevate Training and Development Ltd; a UK based learning centre has released Mental Capacity Act and DOLS learning activity for social workers undertaking continuing professional development. The company has opened a new e-course on mental capacity act and deprivation of liberty safeguards for a... - October 13, 2013 - Elevate Training and Development Ltd
New England Super Megafest Celebrity and Pop Culture Collectables Show
New England's Largest Multimedia Fanfest; Incredible Celebrity Guest Signings and Q & A Sessions; Huge Comic & Collectibles Dealer Room Spend the day with all your favorite celebrities from Comics, TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll. The Super Megafest also features an incredible dealer room with one of the largest selections of DVDs, posters, autographs, comics, toys, videos, non-sports cards and memorabilia from TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll that you will ever find on the East Coast. - October 12, 2013 - Super Megafest
Taco Bueno Celebrates Grand Opening of Prosper, TX Restaurant
In celebration of Taco Bueno’s new location opening in Prosper, Texas, the restaurant will be giving away free Tex-Mex platters for a year to the first 50 customers in line on Tuesday, October 15. Located at 4385 East University, the restaurant will officially open at 9:00 AM following a... - October 12, 2013 - Taco Bueno
Equicapita Asks "Who Will Buy Baby Boomer Businesses Representing 15% of Canada’s Economy?"
In a recent report CBC estimated that “$1.9 trillion in business assets are poised to change hands in five years — the biggest transfer of Canadian business control on record.” The CBC went on to state, “by 2022, this number will mushroom to at least $3.7 trillion as... - October 12, 2013 - Equicapita Income Trust
Free Access to Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Audios
Recordings from the recent American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance national conference can be accessed online. - October 12, 2013 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Admiral Movers Expands Warehouse and Adds Automated Tracking System
Montgomery Office Mover Increases Storage Space and Implements FastTrack to Improve Inventory Management - October 12, 2013 - Admiral Movers
Exclusive Interview with Forrester Research Analyst
Leading CRM Analyst of Independent Research Firm, Shares His Thoughts on Emerging CRM Trends. - October 12, 2013 - bpm'online
Mark R.S. Foster, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark R.S. Foster, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Performance-Based Long-term Incentive Plans: Are They... - October 12, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Sakata Denshi Ltd. Announces Minor System Upgrade
Sakata Denshi Ltd. announces the performance of minor system upgrades and improvements, causing brief server downtime. - October 12, 2013 - Sakata Denshi Ltd.
L&H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC to Deliver HVAC Smart Chip in North Carolina
The owners of L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC, an HVAC Business Consulting Company, formed a partnership with AirConergy LLC to be the Exclusive North Carolina Distributor of the HVAC Smart Chip. The HVAC Smart Chip is designed for easy retrofit to residential and commercial HVAC systems,... - October 11, 2013 - L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC
Sharon Tower Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon Tower of Columbus, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sharon Tower Ms. Tower has almost 20 years experience in the education field. She is the Dean of... - October 11, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Designer T-Shirt Brand Implements Visual 2000 ERP/eCommerce Solutions
Vision/Eleven has replaced general office software and largely manual operations with the Visual ERP.net and integrated e-commerce solutions to increase overall efficiency and improve distribution and customer service across its multichannel operations. - October 11, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
Clover Canyon Selects Cloud-Based FashionManager PLM/ERP
The Los Angeles-based women’s designer brand will replace a mix of general business and packaged software with the all-in-one fashion business management solution that promises to improve visibility and execution across the entire concept-to-consumer fashion lifecycle. - October 11, 2013 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
Radio Host Urges Black Women to "Lean-In" in Latest Issue of Zakar Life-Coaching Magazine
Provoking and edgy life-coaching magazine, Zakar, released its 6th edition focusing on professional empowerment with articles that even the most well put together business woman will want to read. - October 11, 2013 - Zakar Magazine
Garden Perfect Decor Providing Beautiful and Whimsical Fountains for All Your Garden Ideas
Garden Perfect Decor carries beautiful fountains that fit into any space. Compliment your outdoor living area with a beautiful fountain. Whether used as an accent or as a focal point fountains breathe beauty and tranquility into any space. Subtly, peacefully, they excite the senses of both eyes and ears. The refreshing sound of water flowing over your fountain compliments any outdoor experience whether you're relaxing or entertaining. - October 11, 2013 - Gardenperfectdecor.com
BDA Managing Director Justine Mannering Wins “40 Under 40” Award
BDA is pleased to announce that Justine Mannering, BDA Managing Director in New York, was named one of The M&A Advisor’s 2013 “40 Under 40”, for achieving significant success in the M&A industry while under the age of 40. Justine was chosen by an independent board of... - October 11, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Oliver Wight and Oracle Workshops Bring New Integrated Business Planning Outlook to Australia
Oliver Wight, established business improvement specialists, will be hosting two workshops in Sydney and Melbourne alongside business solutions provider, Oracle. The events will approach IBP implementation in a new, interesting way. - October 11, 2013 - Oliver Wight Asia Pacific
FAIRBUSINESS Launches Independent Social Enterprise Certification
Smarter World, a UK based human development think-tank and social enterprise, has launched FAIRBUSINESS, a new brand to differentiate social enterprises, social businesses and companies of a high social or environmental value from for-profit commercial businesses. FAIRBUSINESS becomes the second... - October 11, 2013 - FAIRBUSINESS
DUECO, Inc. Earns Business of the Year Award
Utility Equipment and Service Provider Recognized with the 2013 Waukesha County Executive’s Business of the Year Award. - October 10, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Taylor Morrison Takes Home Nine Houston’s Best PRISM Awards, Including Best Production Builder
Taylor Morrison’s Houston division walked away from this year’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards with a total of nine wins. The Houston home builder was named “Best Production Builder” for the third time in the last four years. Taylor Morrison also took home top honors... - October 10, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Darling Homes Invites Home Buyers to Join in the Fun During the Art of Living Festival at Cross Creek Ranch
Houston Home Builder Invites Houston Residents to Shop the Arts Festival and Tour Its Latest Community. - October 10, 2013 - Darling Homes
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Woodside Country Club in Muttontown, NY. - October 10, 2013 - The Cassata Foundation
Compensation Programs Speaking at Health Insurance Marketplace Open Forum
Compensation Programs, Inc. (ComPro), a health insurance brokerage firm located in Lincoln, Neb., will be participating in the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Forum on Thursday. - October 10, 2013 - Compensation Programs
Unistream to Host Bank of the Future Conference
On November 14-15, 2013 Venice will be the setting for the first Bank of the Future conference, an international symposium on electronic payments, money transfers and EFT innovations. - October 10, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Shelden Martin Announces October Saturday Clinic Hours at East Valley Location
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced his Saturday clinic hours for October, with his next Saturday clinic scheduled for Oct. 12. - October 10, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Lush Uses Storage Made Easy EFSS Solution with Openstack Swift Based Storage
Lush Uses Storage Made Easy Enterprise File Share and Sync Appliance with OpenStack Swift - October 10, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Money Journal Poll Shows Majority Work to be Wealthy
A new Money Journal poll shows that the over-whelming majority of respondents are working hard with hopes to be wealthy. - October 10, 2013 - Money Journal
Leading New York City Shredding Company LionCage to Add Six State-of-the-Art Document Shredding Trucks to Its Ever Expanding Fleet
Document shredding leader in NYC, LionCage Shredding, announces the expansion of its fleet of mobile shredders by adding six new trucks. - October 10, 2013 - LionCage
Polaris Business Solutions Announces Addition of Acumatica
Todd Delaney, President of Polaris Business Solutions, now offers businesses in the greater New York region both cloud-based and on-premise Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with the addition of Acumatica. With Acumatica software, Polaris Business Solutions can help businesses realize... - October 10, 2013 - Polaris Business Solutions
USA Network Founder Kay Koplovitz to be a Featured Speaker at the IMPACT Leadership 21 Summit
Business Leaders Convene October 10 in New York to Discuss How to Elevate Women to Highest Levels of Leadership and Influence - October 09, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Desh Deshpande is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE's 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to entrepreneur Desh Deshpande, founder of Sycamore Networks, among other companies. Dr. Deshpande's philanthropic work includes funding the establishment of MIT's Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation and the Merrimack Valley Social Entrepreneurship Sandbox. - October 09, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Lithium Battery Fires in the Cabins of Commercial and General Aviation Aircraft
This new innovation counters the threat of on-board cabin fires caused by lithium batteries in personal electronic devices and supplements current FAA protocol. - October 09, 2013 - SpectrumFX, Inc.
MyMediabox to Attend Brand Licensing Europe
Representatives from MyMediabox will be performing demonstrations as well as visiting licensor stands from Tuesday, October 15th through Thursday, October 17th at Brand Licensing Europe in Olympia, London. - See more at: http://mymediabox-online.blogspot.com/2013/10/mymediabox-to-attend-brand-licensing.html#sthash.uERsJWC7.dpuf - October 09, 2013 - MyMediabox
Snowdonia, Astoria's Newest Craft Beer Bar and Gastropub, Has Its Grand Opening Saturday October 12th
Snowdonia, the newest gastropub and craft beer bar to come to Queens calls South Astoria its home, and already has the neighborhood gushing. Its Grand opening is Saturday, October 12th, 2013, with happy hour and late-night specials peppering the already-outstanding menu. - October 09, 2013 - Snowdonia Gastropub
Grimes Trucking Company Expansion to New Lane Ave Location
Due to recent expansion within The Grimes Companies (TGC), Grimes Trucking Company has relocated to 1108 N. Lane Ave. in Jacksonville. The new facility more than doubles the office space dedicated to Grimes Trucking Company while also adding enclosed bays for in-house servicing as well as a... - October 09, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Doctor's Best Introduces Quick Melt Melatonin 60T
Nutritional Support for Healthy Sleep, Now Available in a 60 Tablet Size - October 09, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
Doctor's Best Introduces Best Cinnamon Extract 180VC
Helps Maintain Normal Blood Sugar Levels as Part of a Healthy Diet* Available in 180 Vegetarian Capsule Size - October 09, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
Internationally Known Music School Celebrates Its Second Anniversary, with an Open House in Support of Make-a-Wish® South Florida
School of Rock West Broward proves that "music lessons done differently" is what makes them a success. - October 09, 2013 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward